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Monday, April 29, 2013

For the past three years the Village of Bellevue has been implementing its Pedestrian, Bicycle and Safe Routes to school plan. The plan which provides an outline for achieving pedestrian and bicycle goals of the Village was adopted in 2009.

Since 2009, several improvements have been made throughout the Village. These projects include pedestrian and/or bicycle facilities on Verlin, Manitowoc, and S. Huron Roads, as well as, portions of Allouez Avenue.

To achieve the goals of the plan the Village adopted several policies as
it relates to planning for pedestrian and bicycle accommodations. One
policy states: "Roadways that function as arterial or collectors,
which urban street cross-sections are being completed, shall have
sidewalk installed on both sides where none exists and sidewalk repaired
or replaced where the existing sidewalk is unsafe, defective, or
insufficient, and/or where sidewalk grades no longer match new street
grades...Each year, as part of the succeeding year’s budget preparation,
the Village Board shall establish a target area (identified as walking
routes), within which sidewalk shall be installed on both sides where
none exists along urban street sections and sidewalk repaired or
replaced where the existing sidewalk is unsafe, defective, or
insufficient. Target areas shall be designated according to need."

Understanding that the Village would not be able to financially construct all of the identified improvements immediately, installation of sidewalks and bicycle accommodations would be completed in phases, based on when roads were scheduled for resurfacing or reconstruction.
In 2013, the Village is planning to extend sidewalk on Allouez Avenue between Manitowoc Road and Main Street. The installation of sidewalk is in conjunction with the road resurfacing project also scheduled for this year. The following link includes a map detailing the sidewalk as proposed.

Several residents along Allouez Avenue are opposed to the sidewalk and have submitted a petition to the Village Board for reconsideration. According to the petition, the signers are opposed to the sidewalk as it does not provide a direct connection to any park, school or other recreational facility owned by the "City of Bellevue." They are also opposed to the idea of being required to maintain the sidewalk in the winter months.

The Village is planning to provide temporary, alternative accommodations in the form of visually narrowed lanes on Allouez Avenue from Main Street to Hazen Road however. A visually narrowed lane is a paved portion of a street along the curb or shoulder that is marked with a stripe and simultaneously used for traffic calming (speed reduction), on-street parking, and space for non-motorized transportation (walking, bicycling, wheelchairs, etc.). This alternative accommodation will connect the new sidewalk on the east end of Allouez Avenue to sidewalk constructed in 2012 from Hazen to Lime Kiln Road.

The Village Board will reconsider installing the proposed sidewalk along Allouez Avenue from Manitowoc Road to Main Street at its next scheduled meeting on May 8, 2013.

Monday, April 22, 2013

The K-9 Karnival – A Dog Day in the Park Event to raise awareness and
funds for the development of an off-leash dog park in Bellevue.

The Village of Bellevue Leisure Services Department in partnership with
Oak View Veterinary Hospital of Bellevue is leading a fundraising drive
to have a public dog park in the village of Bellevue. The group has
planned the K-9 Karnival, a fundraising event to raise awareness and
funds to develop a site.

The event is planned for Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 9:30am to 12:30pm
at Josten Park (2280 Town Hall Road). A variety of games and contests
for dogs, children’s’ activities, raffles & silent auctions, dog
costume contests, concessions, a bake sale and pet photos will be offered.

Admission into the
event costs $5 per dog. Participation in some of the activities will
range from $1 to $10. Organizers hope to raise approximately $2,000
from the event.

CLOSED SESSION
A. Discussion/Possible Action: Closed Session – Costco - Per
Wisconsin State Statutes 19.85(1)(e), the Board may move to Closed
Session when deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public
properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified
public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a
closed session.

B. Discussion/Possible Action: Administrator Employment Agreement- Per Wisconsin State Statutes 19.85(1)(c), the Board may move to Closed Session when considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. '

The
Village of Bellevue is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees
consisting of a Village President and four (4) Village Trustees. The
Village President is elected every three (3) years.

All positions
are elected at large. Two Trustees are elected in the even numbered
years with the other two Trustees being elected in the odd numbered
years. The Village Board is responsible for overseeing all activities
and functions of the Village.

Meetings are typically held on the
second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Public Safety Building
/ Village Hall (3100 Eaton Road).

For more information please visit the Village's website at: http://www.villageofbellevue.org.

Please welcome Pam Olson as our new Human Resources Specialist / Deputy Clerk. Pam began her employment with the Village on April 8, 2013.

Pam has lived in the area most of her life. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, with a major in Business Administration and minor in Psychology. Pam brings many years of human resources experience. Former Green Bay employers include American Medical Security, Fabio Perini North America and Eillien’s Candies. Most recently, Pam was with Network Health in Menasha as their Product Development Manager, developing health insurance plans and Health Care Reform planning and development.

As the Human Resources Specialist/Deputy Clerk, Pam will be responsible for human resources management, construction account management, general administrative support, and assisting the Clerk with various duties as required by local ordinance and Wisconsin Statutes.

Monday, April 8, 2013

The Village Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
for a regularly scheduled meeting.

The Board will review and possibly
make action on the following items:

PUBLIC HEARINGSA. (6:32) Consider the levy of special assessments under municipal police power pursuant to Sec. 66.0703 Wisconsin Statutes. Proposed assessments to be levied against all property fronting along both sides of Juneberry Drive (Eaton Road to Mayflower Road); Blue Spruce Drive (Juneberry Drive to London Road); Mayflower Road (Froelich Lane to Carnation Drive); Allouez Avenue (Manitowoc Road to Main Street) for the purpose of street resurfacing and other street repairs (curbs, manhole adjustments, etc.).

B. (6:35) Consider the levy of special assessments under municipal police power pursuant to Sec. 66.0703 Wisconsin Statutes. Proposed assessments to be levied against all property fronting along both sides of Tordeur Lane (Lime Kiln Road to approximately 2300 feet south) for the purpose of street reconstruction and drainage improvements (asphalt, culvert and ditches).

C. (6:37) Consider the levy of special assessments under municipal police power pursuant to Sec. 66.0703 Wisconsin Statutes. Proposed assessments to be levied against all property fronting along both sides of Monroe Road, Lime Kiln Road (from approximately STH 172 to Allouez Avenue) for the purpose of street reconstruction and drainage improvements (curbs, concrete pavement, ditches, manhole adjustments, etc.).

NEW BUSINESSA. Discussion/Possible Action: Award bid for Public Works Construction Projects to MCC, Inc. of Appleton in the amount of $761,445.07.

CLOSED SESSION
A. Discussion/Possible Action: Closed Session – Costco - Per Wisconsin State Statutes 19.85(1)(e), the Board may move to Closed Session when deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.

The
Village of Bellevue is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees
consisting of a Village President and four (4) Village Trustees. The
Village President is elected every three (3) years.

All positions
are elected at large. Two Trustees are elected in the even numbered
years with the other two Trustees being elected in the odd numbered
years. The Village Board is responsible for overseeing all activities
and functions of the Village.

Meetings are typically held on the
second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Public Safety Building
/ Village Hall (3100 Eaton Road).

For more information please visit the Village's website at: http://www.villageofbellevue.org.

The Village's Leisure Services Department is now taking reservations for plots at a new community garden at Josten Park. The new community garden will provide gardening opportunities for the physical and social benefit of our Village residents.

There
are 20 community gardens plots available for rental at Josten Park
(2280 Town Hall Road). Although program is administered through the Leisure Services, the garden itself is developed and operated by volunteers
renting space to grow fresh produce and flowers.

What are Community Gardens?
Community gardens are places where people can rent, for a small seasonal fee, their own garden plot to raise produce.

These
gardens also contribute to a more livable environment, promote a more
positive community image, and create opportunities for neighbors to work
together. Community gardeners know that gardening and plants are good
for people and their neighborhoods.

How are garden plots assigned?
Garden
plots are assigned on a first come, first served basis. New plots will
be awarded by mid-May. If no plots are available in the garden , you
will be put on a wait list and notified when one becomes available.

Lastly, renters must take all debris with them, and remove all garden refuse and stakes by October 31 of each year.

How do I sign up?To rent a garden plot, complete the form on the backside of the Community Garden Brochure
and submit with payment to the Village of Bellevue, 2828 Allouez
Avenue. A confirmation letter will be mailed to that address provided
with instructions, rules and policies affecting the community garden.

Seasonal brush pick up will occur the week of April 29th for homes on and east of Main Street, and May 6th for the homes west of Main Street.

Residents are reminded to place your brush at the curb parallel for pickup one week BEFORE the scheduled pickup week.

Please observe the following guidelines when placing materials out for collection:

Brush up to 3" in diameter is acceptable in lengths no greater than 12 feet.

Brush up to 6" in diameter is acceptable in lengths no greater than 8 feet.

Brush greater than 6" in diameter cannot be accepted at the curb. Larger brush including stumps up to 12" in diameter at ground level can be taken to the yard waste site.

Avoid cutting brush shorter than needed as fewer pieces is less handling for crews.

Lay brush in piles at the curb with the branches laying parallel in same direction to the street.

Please do not put brush at the curb any sooner than one week prior to the collection day.

Brush must be at the curb prior to the Monday that brush is scheduled to be picked up. Brush not at the curb by the time crews come past will be left or will be billed for us to come back at a later date.

Lawn waste (grass, leaves, & garden materials) will not be taken. These materials must be taken to the yard waste site.

The intent of the pickup is to provide for disposal of brush generated as a result of routine yard maintenance. Excessive amounts of brush are the homeowner’s responsibility.